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Anatomy of an Artwork: A Unique Iznik Pilgrim Flask

This episode features a unique and elegant 16th-century pilgrim flask made at Iznik in north-west Turkey. Discover the elegant shape and playful design, which bears testimony to the skill of the region’s potters. The flask is a highlight of Sotheby’s upcoming Arts of the Islamic World sale (25 April, London).

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